Episode 006 Waterloo Pt1: Destiny dawnsEpisode 006 Waterloo Pt1: Destiny dawns
The dawn of the day of Waterloo brings only fear, discomfort and suffering. This is the first in the Waterloo episodes series. It covers The feelings of the men and
Minisode 006 Upcoming episodes and poetryMinisode 006 Upcoming episodes and poetry
Shades of McGonagall!! Actually a quick update on plans for October/November plus some poetry. Good to be back.
TRANSCRIPT: Episode 004 The Emperor marches to warTRANSCRIPT: Episode 004 The Emperor marches to war
Here we are then. The scene is set. It must be war. The politics, the philosophy and the cultures of the European great powers are now to be decided on the
Episode 005 Quatre Bras – the chance to change historyEpisode 005 Quatre Bras – the chance to change history
Europe was at war. The fate of nations and armies hung in the balance. As people made hard choices, Napoleon began his attack. He planned to beat the Prussians, but
Minisode 005 Big BenMinisode 005 Big Ben
The story of the most distinctive clock and bell in the world. Learn how a tragic fire, and a brilliant Victorian rotter, gave us the iconic Big Ben. This minisode
Minisode 004 Say what about California?Minisode 004 Say what about California?
A quick minisode announcing our new twitter address, musing on topics, and why I’m not covering Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for a “This day in history slot” my discovery of
Episode 004 Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte marches to war!Episode 004 Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte marches to war!
In the trouble world of 1815, there can be no peace in Europe. Napoleon must go to war. Join me in discovering how the storm clouds of war that had
TRANSCRIPT: Episode 003 The British Armed Forces in 1815TRANSCRIPT: Episode 003 The British Armed Forces in 1815
Hi Welcome to the Age of Victoria Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Fernandez-Packham. If your new to the podcast, I’d strongly recommend listening to the introduction and the first 2
Minisode 003 Victorian Ice CreamMinisode 003 Victorian Ice Cream
A heatwave is gripping Britain in June 2017. That can mean only one thing – ICE CREAM TIME! But how did the Victorians make it? Was it really brought to
TRANSCRIPT Episode 002 Napoleon and the French Army in 1815TRANSCRIPT Episode 002 Napoleon and the French Army in 1815
This is the remastered version of episode 2. When I started podcasting, I was very much still learning about sound quality and editing. Looking back, I slightly shudder at how
TRANSCRIPT: Episode 001 Britain & Europe in 1815TRANSCRIPT: Episode 001 Britain & Europe in 1815
If you’re a new listener I’d recommend you listen to our intro cast just so you know what to expect. I think that one of the first things
Minisode 002 The adventures of Max HavelaarMinisode 002 The adventures of Max Havelaar
Join me for another mini window into the curiosities of the Victorian age as we see how drinking coffee can help you find an unlikely hero. Adventurer, rogue, gambler, dualist,
Minisode 001 Musings on service & DickensMinisode 001 Musings on service & Dickens
This is the first mini-episode “Minisodes” These will be mini releases to give listeners extra content between the main episodes. They will cover various topics that interested me, caught my
Episode 003 The British Armed Forces in 1815Episode 003 The British Armed Forces in 1815
This episode covers the British army in 1815, its tactics, weapons and organisation. It also explains how it differs from the other European period. I start with a general explanation
Episode 002 Napoleon and the French Army in 1815Episode 002 Napoleon and the French Army in 1815
In this episode I indulge my passion for Napoleonic history, and explore my fascination with Napoleon. I cover the great gamble of his return from exile, his struggles, the options
EP001 BRITAIN AND EUROPE IN 1815EP001 BRITAIN AND EUROPE IN 1815
This is the first full episode. It covers the situation in Europe in 1815, and gives a feel for life in Britain on the eve of the great events of
Episode 000 IntroductionEpisode 000 Introduction
A quick explanation about the Age of Victoria Podcast, release schedule, contact details, why I’m podcasting and what is going to be covered.
100 Days campaign map 01/06/1815100 Days campaign map 01/06/1815
This is the map of the campaign as it opened on between 1st June 1815 and positions adopted by 07:00 on 16th June 1815. Napoleon was aiming to seize the Central
Sources on Napoleon & The 100 DaysSources on Napoleon & The 100 Days
In the first episodes of the Age of Victoria we’ve been covering Napoleon and the 100 days. There are a ton of great sources out there. I’ve used Memoirs of
Your hostYour host
Hi. I’m Chris Fernandez-Packham and I’m the host of the Age of Victoria. This is my first podcast. I’m a big history fan but not a professional historian. I’m a